NRF Europe 2026

Connect Every Product Decision with AI

Discover how leading brands and retailers are using AI to move faster - from product concept to commercialization

NRF Europe 2026

September 15–17, 2026
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Hall 4 | Booth P-040

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AI is everywhere. Better decisions are not.

The most successful brands don't just use AI—they connect every decision from product concept to commercialization to respond faster to change, improve margins and bring better products to market.

The true value of AI comes from connecting trusted product data, teams and workflows across the entire product lifecycle.

The result?

  • Respond faster to market trends

  • Accelerate product innovation

  • Strengthen collaboration

  • Improve margins and operational efficiency

  • Reduce time-to-market

At NRF Europe, discover how Centric Software® enables leading brands and retailers to turn product data into faster decisions on a single AI-powered platform—from concept to commercialization.

What you'll discover at NRF Europe

See how connected data and AI improve decisions across every stage of the product lifecycle

Accelerate Product Innovation

Turn market insights and trusted product data into faster, more confident decisions.

Connect Teams and Suppliers

Streamline workflows and strengthen collaboration across product teams, partners and suppliers.

Ensure Quality and Compliance

Meet quality, regulatory, traceability and sustainability requirements with confidence.

Optimize Products Portfolios and Margins

Improve portfolio, assortment, planning and pricing decisions to protect profitability.

Bring Products to Market Faster

Connect development and commercialization workflows to reduce time-to-market.

Exclusive at NRF Europe

Generative AI embedded in trusted product workflows.

See how Centric AI Studio, embedded within Centric PLM™, enables teams to connect product data and workflows and apply generative AI to real product development processes.

See how teams can:

  • Generate product concepts and visuals in seconds

  • Accelerate design and development workflows

  • Create marketing-ready content before samples are available

  • Improve collaboration with AI-generated product assets

  • Bring products to market faster with trusted, enterprise-ready AI

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Why Book a Meeting?

Get dedicated time with our experts to:

  • Explore the newest innovations unveiled at NRF Europe

  • Experience a personalized demonstration based on your priorities

  • Discover practical AI use cases for retail

  • Discuss your digital transformation initiatives with Centric specialists

Every meeting is tailored to your business challenges, ensuring you see the capabilities most relevant to your organization.

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Don't Miss Our Big Ideas Session

Why Connected Decisions Will Define the Next Generation of Retail

  • Tuesday, September 15

  • 2:45–3:15 PM

  • Room 1

  • With Vincent Picou, Chief AI Officer at Centric Software.

AI alone won't transform retail.

Competitive advantage comes from connecting product data, teams and workflows to improve every decision—from product concept to commertialization

Join us to learn how leading retailers are turning connected decisions into measurable business results.

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More Than a Booth. Join the Conversation

Discover live talks, customer stories and expert insights happening with Centric Software throughout NRF Europe.

September 15

13:30 - 13:45


Tuesday, Sep 15

Centric AI: Intelligence Across the Product Lifecycle

Discover how Centric AI can connect intelligence across the product lifecycle to help teams turn data into faster, smarter product decisions.

Speakers

Vincent Picou

Vincent Picou

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer — Centric Software

Pietro Castelli B&W

Pietro Castelli

VP Product Marketing — Centric Software

16:30 - 16:45


Tuesday, Sep 15

Create Smarter, Move Faster with Centric AI Studio

See how Centric AI Studio brings generative AI into product workflows to help teams accelerate creation, explore new ideas and move from concept to decision faster.

Speakers

Vincent Picou

Vincent Picou

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer — Centric Software

Pietro Castelli B&W

Pietro Castelli

VP Product Marketing — Centric Software

September 16

11:30 - 12:00


Wednesday, Sep 16

Scaling Across Europe: The Marketplace Playbook

A practical conversation on scaling marketplace partnerships across Europe, with lessons on growth, collaboration and building a playbook that can travel across markets.

Speakers

Claire Monnier B&W

Claire Monnier

Head of Communication and Partnerships — Centric Software

Patricia Lay B&W

Patricia Lay

Lead International Partnership Growth — Bol International Partners

12:30 - 12:45


Wednesday, Sep 16

Centric AI: Intelligence Across the Product Lifecycle

Discover how Centric AI can connect intelligence across the product lifecycle to help teams turn data into faster, smarter product decisions.

Speakers

Vincent Picou

Vincent Picou

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer — Centric Software

Pietro Castelli B&W

Pietro Castelli

VP Product Marketing — Centric Software

15:30 - 15:45


Wednesday, Sep 16

Create Smarter, Move Faster with Centric AI Studio

See how Centric AI Studio brings generative AI into product workflows to help teams accelerate creation, explore new ideas and move from concept to decision faster.

Speakers

Vincent Picou

Vincent Picou

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer — Centric Software

Pietro Castelli B&W

Pietro Castelli

VP Product Marketing — Centric Software

16:30 - 16:45


Wednesday, Sep 16

Le PLM là où vous ne l’attendez pas : Commerce agentique - DPP - Score environnemental - Collaboration fournisseurs

Une conversation sur les nouveaux usages du PLM au-delà des workflows traditionnels : commerce agentique, Digital Product Passport, score environnemental et collaboration fournisseurs.

Speakers

Amine Fadil — Senior Presales Business Consultant — Centric Software

Amine Fadil

Senior Presales Business Consultant — Centric Software

Victoire Satto — CEO — The Good Goods

Victoire Satto

CEO — The Good Goods

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VIP Networking Cocktail

Continue the Conversation

September 16 from 7:00 PM | Mama Shelter Paris West

Following a day at NRF Europe, Centric Software invites you to an exclusive cocktail evening at Mama Shelter Paris West, bringing together a select group of retail leaders.

Continue conversations beyond the show floor, connect with industry peers and exchange ideas on the trends shaping the future of retail — over drinks and bites in a relaxed setting.

Attendance is limited and available by invitation only.

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Trusted by the world's leading brands

More than 20,000 brands, retailers and manufacturers rely on Centric Software® to accelerate innovation, improve collaboration and drive profitable growth.

Swarovski

Swarovski Enables the Execution of Creative Direction with Centric Software

...the Visual Boards have released time to focus on what’s most important now. That is the most significant gain—the teams can work on what matters most. Also valuable is the improvement of communication between creation and product marketing. Being a visual tool, you’re able to present information in a more comprehensive way.

Jose Perez
Senior PLM Brand Operations at Swarovski
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SKECHERS China Boosts Innovation, Protects Margins and Transforms R&D with Centric PLM

Centric PLM is the engine behind our digital transformation, connecting our teams, systems and strategy in one platform.

Mr. Li
IT Director of Product Development and Procurement Supply
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Transforming product development at Ten Acre Gifts with Centric PLM

Our design team, who were initially skeptical, now love the system. 
They have all their reports built out, tracking every detail of artwork and revision processes. The operations team similarly transformed their workflow, using PLM to match customer orders with purchase orders with a level of accuracy previously unimaginable.

Madeline Huling
Product Development Team Leader

Visit us at Hall 4 | Booth P-040 or schedule a dedicated meeting before the show.

Let's talk about your priorities.

Whether you're exploring AI, modernizing planning, improving product development or optimizing pricing and inventory, our experts are ready to help.

NRF Europe 2026